Indian Navy Agniveer is a good opportunity for candidates who want to become part of the Indian Armed Forces. Agniveers are recruited for 4 years under the Agnipath Scheme of the Indian Navy. Before applying for the Navy Agniveer, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned below. Navy Agniveer Eligibility Criteria include Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Height, and Weight. Here, we have given detailed eligibility criteria for male and female candidates.
Overview
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| Exam Name | Indian Navy (Agniveer) |
| Scheme Name | Agnipath Yojana |
| Conducted By | Indian Navy |
| Frequency | Twice in a Year |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Questions Type | Objective Type Questions |
| Exam Duration for MR | 30 Minutes |
| Exam Duration for SSR | 60 Minutes |
| Paper Language | English & Hindi (Except English Portion) |
| Official Websites | joinindiannavy.gov.in |
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR/MR Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: The age for Indian Navy Agniveers (SSR, AA & MR) should be between 17½ – 21 years on the day of enrolment.
Educational Qualification:
(i) For MR: Candidate must have passed Class 10th Exam with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from the Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
(ii) For SSR: Qualified in 10+2 with Mathematics & Physics from Boards of School Education recognised by the Ministry of Education, Govt of India, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
Height:
Minimum height standards for Agniveer male and female candidates are 157cms. Candidates from Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands can get relaxation up to 2 cm, and candidates from Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region, Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni and Uttarakhand can get relaxation in height up to 5 cms.
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Physical Standards:
| Gender | 1.6 Km Running | Push-ups | Squats (Uthak-Baithak) | Bent Knee Sit-ups |
| Male | 06 Min 30 Sec | 15 | 20 | 15 |
| Female | 08 Min | 10 | 15 | 10 |
Minimum Height
The required height for both male and female candidates is provided below.
| Gender | Minimum Height (cms) |
| Male | 157 cm |
| Female | 157 cm |
Indian Navy Height and Weight Chart PDF: Download Link
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